Death & Grief - LGBTQ+ Resources
A great resource for teens experiencing grief. Winner, LGBTQ+ Middle Grade Lammy Award (Lambda Literary Award) Robin Gow’s acclaimed middle grade novel in verse about a young trans boy dealing with the loss of his friend by writing to his favorite cryptid, Mothman Moving and lyrical, Dear Mothman is a story about finding belonging and hope in the most unexpected places. A few months ago, Noah’s best friend and the only other trans boy in his school, Lewis, passed away in a car accident. Feeling lost and alone, Noah starts writing letters to Mothman, Lewis’s favorite cryptid, wondering if he would understand how Noah feels.
Article: Queering Death – Why The Death Care Industry Needs Queer Grassroots Collectives by Sage Agee (talkdeath.com)
A funeral guide for queer people, and those who support them. Some LGBTQIA+ people may ask, how can I be sure my wishes will be respected when I die? If you are a queer person, or are planning a funeral for a queer loved one, this booklet is for you.
Discussion: Queer and Trans Deathcare - Revolutionising How We Handle Death (2021 Discussion) - A valuable and insightful conversation between queer death workers based in the US, Canada and the UK, sharing experiences, insights and hopes for the future.
Everywhere is Queer - A resource (and ever-growing searchable app + map!) created for the LGBTQIA2S+ and ally community to find welcoming, queer-owned spaces to shop, connect, eat, learn, and grow all over the world… even in your own neighbourhood!
Welcome to the Nuclear Fusion Network! Where folks can Find, Build, & Sustain Modern Villages, Mutual Aid Networks, and Chosen Family. It's early stages, but it's an incredible labour of love that's taking big strides towards it's aims of connecting people to build the villages they dream of.